Zelensky Warns of Election Crisis
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that holding elections amid the war with Russia would constitute a "tidal wave" leading to the country's division, emphasizing the importance of avoiding this to preserve Ukraine's unity and sovereignty. He stated that the country expects European support amounting to 30 billion euros ($35 billion) to fund defense and infrastructure, while facing a financial deficit of $27 billion in the defense budget, including $20 billion for salaries and compensation for the families of martyrs. He also pointed to Russia's plans to mobilize an additional 300,000 soldiers after the parliamentary elections in September, with expectations that troop numbers could reach 500,000 by 2027, resulting from mobilizations in remote areas. Additionally, efforts are underway to develop satellite communication networks to counter Russia’s and China's projects. On the battlefield, Ukrainian air defense forces downed 97 of 127 Russian drones during a broad attack across the country.
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